1979 Chevy Conversion Van G20 (3/4 ton), 400 small block, ¾ Ton 141,000+ miles
Very original HIPPY VAN, interior is period plush, clean, pin tucked headliner with lights, original cloth seats, curtains, carpet, round table. Straight, no major dents. Heater works great, A/C unit off motor was removed at some point, new windshield, all other glass is good and seals tight. New blue-tooth stereo "vintage" replica and speakers. Wheels are original with the beauty rings, tires are NEW with 500 miles on them. Original passenger seats were removed when I bought it as well as the original back seat but I have built a platform, remove-able bed with cushions and vintage period chairs. This is my rolling penthouse pad however she threw a bearing in the original motor. It still starts BUT I was told to stop driving it. Immediately. This would be a SHAGGIN’ WAGON you always wanted but need to re-do motor. New hoses, bushings. Tranny, rear-end all good, no leaks. New trailer hitch installed and hauls great!
GM Vans (General Motors). A total of four different van name-plates are available , two each from Chevrolet and GMC Trucks. Other than miscellaneous trim and option package names, the models are completely interchangeable between the divisions. Chevy Van and GMC Vandura are identical panel vans and the ones most frequently used by converters when they deal with GM. Converters prefer the untouched sheet metal so that they can place windows according to their own design.
In the G20 van series, only a 6,600-pound GVWR model is offered. Larger rear brakes on the G20 and the larger standard tires. In the G20 Sportvan series, basic characteristics are identical to those of the G20 van: 6,600-pound GVWR, same base and optional drivetrains, same suspension, tires, brakes, and steering. 125-inch wheelbase is offered, andwith the 5.0-liter v8, only an automatic transmission only and either a standard 2.56axle ratio or optional 2.73:1 ratio. At the G30 stage, either a 7,400-pound GVWR or an 8,600-pound GVWR Sportvan is available; both are powered by a standard 5.7-liter gasoline V8with automatic transmission. Standard ale ratio for the lighter model is 3.21; the heavier sports a 3.7 standard axle and offers an optional 4.09 ratio. Springs and tires carry heavier ratings for the 8,600-pound version. Horsepower and torque ratings for GM van engines are: for the 5.0-liter V8, 160hp at 4,400rpm and 235 lb-ft at 2,000rpm; for the 5.70liter V8, 165 hp at 3,800rpm and 275lb-ft at 1,600rpm. Factory instaled options for GM van include air-conditioning, engine oil and transmission coolers, heavy-duty cooling systems, heavy-duty generators, automatic speed control, tilt steering, intermittent windshield wiper system, and trailering equipment.
